SKU: BT.ALHE31660

French.

French composer and teacher, Darius Milhaud (1892-1974) was a prolific composer of the 20th century as a member of 'Les Six'. His compositions remain highly regarded, Jacob's Dreams being no exception. Milhaud's compositions areinfluenced by jazz and polytonality, as exemplified in Jacob's Dreams. Composed in 1949, Jacob's Dreams is a dance suite, written for Oboe, Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass. It is an alternative, exciting suite, based on thedreams of Jacob in the Bible and made up of five movements - 1) Jacob's Pillow, 2) The first dream (the angel's ladder), 3) Prophecy, 4) Second dream (fight with the dark angel and benediction), and 5) Israel (Hymn). Milhaud makesuse of variation in articulation, complex rhythms, chromaticism, accidentals, harmonics, altering tempos, variation in dynamics and a wide tessitura, amongst other aspects. Milhaud's Jacob's Dream is essential to all advancedensembles seeking modern and exciting repertoire.

SKU: LO.15-4061H

ISBN 9780787779634.

This humorous and light selection for young choirs daydreams about the lives of our feline friends! The rhythmic verses convey the feeling of a demanding task-oriented day which is contrasted by the laid-back, swing feel in the refrain which reflects the leisurely, carefree life of a cat. Young singers will love this one!

SKU: GI.G-4568C

Christmas musical for children. 7 songs woven through narration. Piano accompaniment. 30–40 minutes. Full score and script. CONTENTS: POWER IN THE CHILDREN • OUR DREAMS • LINE 'EM UP • OUR BARN • WALK WITH US • THIS STAR • CIRCLE THE WORLD.